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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

traders way

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while traders way was established in 2012 and is based in Grenadines. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while traders way is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; traders way has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $250 at traders way.

traders way wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketstraders way
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F327
Founded19922012
CountryCyprusGrenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and traders way, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. traders way has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; traders way does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureAdvanced Global Marketstraders way
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while traders way supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. traders way supports social and copy trading features, which Advanced Global Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureAdvanced Global Marketstraders way
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Advanced Global Markets and traders way compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; traders way does not. Both provide video tutorials. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; traders way does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Advanced Global Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Advanced Global Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

Advanced Global Markets wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketstraders way
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Advanced Global Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while traders way supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). traders way uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. traders way scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

traders way wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketstraders way
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Advanced Global Markets and traders way offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Advanced Global Markets supports 2 languages and traders way supports 8, giving traders way broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureAdvanced Global Marketstraders way
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic